Few from the Catholic members are willing to enter the seminary due to some valid reasons. We can say, out of 20 boys we only have 1 or 2 who are interested to become a seminarian and we don't still know wether they can survive to become a priest or not. Shall we say from the Christian perspective, vocation is a mystery that even the wisest of man cannot explain.
There was this guy who had a beautiful, intellectual and with character girlfriend. They were classmates in highschool. Imagine, this couple were so close to each other. They used to go at the canteen together, studying together and dreaming with the same goals. We can say, this couple represents the ideal of a true relationship goals.
After studying in highschool, they have decided to continue their studies in college. But one thing is quite painful, the guy has changed his decision. To simply put, they have decided to continue their studies but in a different paths. The story goes like this. When His Holiness Pope Francis visited the Philippines, this guy realized the beauty of a religious life and made a decision to separate with his girlfriend.
The act of surrendering his relationship is hard for him. Imagine, he had already the ideal girl but he needs to decide as soon as possible. The reason why he decided to enter into a religious life because he wants to offer his whole life to God. We wants to sacrifice and offer priceless services toward people and God.
As expected, the girl fought for their relationship but the guy refused because he is already mindful of his decision. As time goes by, their relationship has officially separated. The girl continues her studies alone and the guy went to a specific religious order for his formation.
Inside the seminary, the guy enjoys his seminary formation. No cellphone, no communication with his relatives and family. These things are just common inside the seminary. In his seminary formation, he is also studying Ab Philosophy as preparatory for their Theological studies.
Being inside the seminary, this seminarian is no longer attached in the outside world. He is also no longer in love to his ex-girlfriend and no interest to his opposite sex. Meaning to say, this seminarian is truly dedicated to his vocation.
This seminarian is a man too, he is also experiencing pain, struggle and even personal crisis. He used to cry too because of struggles in the academe. Unfortunately, there was this unexpected things that made him totally distracted.
Part of their formation is to work during their semestral break. The seminary allowed them to go outside for work. Their salary is not only for their personal needs but also for their contribution in the seminary. That is why 2 months will be given for them for the so-called semestral job as part of their formation.
When the seminary decided to let them go outside for work, there was this unexpected heartbreaking moment.
The seminarian went to a resto bar to eat, but unfortunately, a group of people accused him for assaulting a minor girl. The seminarian was accused of something he didn't know unexpectedly. Because of this accusation, the police picked him up and brought him to a jail for one night.
The seminarian somehow depressed, and can do nothing but to cry the whole night. The police officer tried their best to search for truth and luckily it was proven that the seminarian is not guilty. Only to find out it was just a modus to get money from the poor seminarian.
After the incidents, the seminary have heard the news about the seminarian. Without any hesitation, wether the seminarian is guilty or not they have to terminate the seminarian from the seminary. It is not about guilty or not, it is about the issue where the name seminarian is involved of a particular issue.
Right after the hearing, the seminarian requested to report in the seminary. And here, the seminarian was told to be terminated of being a seminarian. The guy explains his side but the seminary formator have decided to terminate him and told him to spend more time for personal and spiritual discernment.
From being a seminarian into a normal person, this guy never lose hope in life. He finished his Philosophy course and have a job. He tried to forget all those anxieties and heartbreaking experiences and he focus on his goals.
One thing he remember, his ex-girlfriend. When he decided to visit her only to find out the girl is already married. He is happy for that good news since when they broke everything is acceptable and valid.
His journey continues until he met this beautiful girl on a dating site. Because of a good communication, they have created a good loving experience and that's the beginning of everything. They become one and now in a good state of a relationship.
The ex-seminarian have realized that priesthood is not for him. Seminary formation for him is a preparatory for a married life. Although he was able to experience injustices when terminated in the seminary, he never lose hope rather he continues to search for his happiness. Now one thing for him is truly sure, sooner, he will become a father, not a father like a priest but a loving father to his family.
Yess... Praying for his vocation ππ»ππ»ππ»